Biblical
How is the "prodigal son" used as an allusion?
someone who has strayed off the path and returned
How is the name "Casanova" used as an allusion?
Someone with the reputation for having many romantic conquest
How is "Walter Mitty" used as an allusion?
Someone who lives in a fantasy world/ lost touch of reality
If someone where to say "and I would've gotten away with it to, if it weren't for you meddling kids!" from what movie were they alluding?
Scooby Doo
What does "cupid" mean and what does it allude to?
Someone who suddenly falls in love is said to have been hit by cupids arrow. This comes from Cupid the God of love
What does the saying "sacred cow" mean?
Something that cannot be interfered with or harmed in any way
Explain," It's going to sink like the titanic"
It's going to end badly
What does one mean by, " I was surprised his nose wasn't growing"?
He was lying
What movie does the phrase, "who ya ganna call?" allude to?
Ghostbusters
When something is referred to as "Pandoras box" what does that mean?
A pandoras box is anything that, upon investigation, leads to extensive and unexpected troubles
If something is referred to as 'forbidden fruit', what does that mean?
It would be something you want and can't resist
What does once in a "blue moon" mean?
Something that rarely occurs
What story is the term "scrooge" from? Bonus: who wrote it?
A Christmas Carol
Bonus: Charles Dickens
What movie does, "You can't handle the truth!" allude to?
A few good men
What does it mean if someone is said to look like "Medusa"
This person has large or out of control hair
What does "Judas" refer to?
Someone whose betrayed you
What does "El dorado" allude to?
A place of reputable wealth from the legendary city in south america
If someone if referred to as a "Jekyll and Hyde" what does that say about them?
They have two sides to there personality
What well known character often say the phrase, "eh, what's up doc?" that is used as an allusion today?
Bugs Bunny
What does the term "narcissus" mean and what does it allude to?
Someone overcome with an overindulgent love of self.
A man who was in love with his own reflection.
One does "Alpha and Omega" allude to?
The beginning and the end
Explain how the term "Trojan Horse" could be used to allude to something
To describe something that looks like it's going to be useful or good but ends up secretly undermining you
What is meant by a "Don Juan"?
A man obsessed with women
From what movie does the popular allusion, "with great power comes great responsibility" come from?
Spider-man
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